Tilda Rae Lakin
Graphic designer, Illustrator and Artist based near Bath, UK
I’m an artist/graphic designer/illustrator based near Bath, drawn to the abstract subtleties and sensitivities of life. My creative process is intuitive, introspective, and playful, often inspired by everyday beauty - reflections of trees on water, the vibrancy of Indian textiles, or the raw charm of children’s drawings. I use vivid colour, pattern, and simple shapes to create powerful atmospheres in my work.
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Combining my passions for health, nature, and poetry, I find meaningful expression through art and illustration. I’m fascinated by how people relate to the earth and by the idea that nature’s hidden intelligence underpins our existence. My main personal project, Reconnect, explores the micro and macro beauty of natural systems and their parallels with the workings of the human body. Through playful abstraction, I translate the colours and patterns I find in my scientific and esoteric research into vibrant, expressive designs that invite deeper reflection on our relationship with the natural world.
Qualifications
2022
Winner of The South West Design + Digital Student Awards 2022
Proctor + Stevenson
Ultimate Creative Champion
Reconnect Exhibition Project
'Our judges were blown away by both the scope and quality of Tilly’s work, but also by the articulate and confident presentation. The concept titled Reconnect Exhibition explored an exciting range of themes in a cohesive, playful style across a wide range of materials.' (Proctor + Stevenson)
2019-2022
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
Bath Spa University
Grade: First Class
Whilst on my degree course, I gathered the critical, technical and aesthetic skills necessary to become a professional graphic communicator: designer, typographer, illustrator, or image maker. I found my unique style and my confidence within that.
2017-2018
Foundation Diploma
in Art, Design and Media
Trowbridge College
Grade: Distinction
Through testing ideas and experimentation on my Foundation course, I became more open minded and intuitive with my work. The course expected a high standard of work to be produced at a very fast pace.
Insta: @tillylakindesign | Email: tillyrae1@gmail.com